Intrigue (2002)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
LX5
3.5L 6-cylView details
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Oldsmobile Intrigue Unidentified Engine
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LV6
1.8L 4-cylView details
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LN2
2.2L 4-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Oldsmobile Intrigue, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue
On a used 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the electrical system (34), the engine (13) and the steering (10). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 34 owner complaints on the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue about the electrical system.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 13 owner complaints on the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue about the engine.
- Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked, then drive straight on a level road with a light grip.Safety. NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue about the steering.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 3 owner complaints on the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
Recalls (3)
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WELD CONNECTING THE INNER TUBE TO THE OUTER TUBE MAY BE DEFECTIVE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2002-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue complaints?
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the engine and the steering.
Is the 2002-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue have?
NHTSA has 64 owner complaints on file for the 2002-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2002-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls covering some 2002-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Oldsmobile Intrigue?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the engine and the steering, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Intrigue have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 64 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.